Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Iris works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Iris
Iris Wilsek is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Florida with 20 years of experience. She has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings and has over a decade in independent practice. Iris focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, anger, trauma, and depression.
Her style is direct and down-to-earth. She aims to create an open space where clients can talk about thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment.
Background and approach
Iris supports people who want practical ways to feel more stable and in control. In sessions she draws on approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, and mindfulness practices. These methods help people notice unhelpful patterns, try new behaviors, and build daily routines that reduce distress.
Motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods are used when people want concrete steps toward change. Iris has worked across hospitals, clinics, and independent practice. That range gives her experience with crises, long-term issues, and everyday life problems.
She also helps with concerns such as grief, relationship difficulties, sleep and eating issues, caregiving stress, first responder strain, and addiction-related worries. People who choose Iris often want clear guidance paired with empathy. She partners with clients to set realistic goals and track progress.
For someone ready to take practical steps toward change, she offers steady support and straightforward tools.
What Iris works with
Everything Iris lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Iris's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Avoidant personality
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
Approaches Iris lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It emphasizes choosing actions that reflect personal values, which can help when stress, anger, or life changes feel overwhelming. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating problems, and for building concrete skills to manage mood and reactions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve awareness of bodily and emotional signals, which pairs well with managing anger and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try methods that fit. That collaborative process means techniques can be adjusted over time based on what actually helps.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for skills practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging support ongoing coaching and quick check-ins between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and keep progress moving forward.
Questions people ask about Iris
What concerns does Iris commonly address?
Iris works with stress, anxiety, anger, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep and eating problems, parenting and career stress, ADHD, and many related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and supportive. She combines clear skill-building with empathetic listening and uses mindfulness to help clients stay present during change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 20 years of professional experience, including work in inpatient and outpatient settings and more than ten years in independent practice.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices with clients located in that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She meets with clients by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with Iris?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.